546 Odisha Jail Inmates Hunger Strike Over Mismanagement
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
Category : Politics
Patna Traffic Plan for Bihar Saras Mela on Dec 27-28
Patna traffic police announce a special traffic plan for December 27-28, 2025, restricting commercial vehicles near Gandhi Maidan for the Bihar Saras Mela's final weekend. Plan your visit.
Mohali MC earns Rs 1.55 cr from coconut water site auction
Mohali Municipal Corporation generates Rs 1.55 crore revenue by auctioning 27 coconut water vending sites. The highest bid was Rs 12 lakh near Phase 11 gurdwara. Read about the new regulations.
Fake Doctor Held for Kidney Trafficking to Cambodia
Chandrapur police arrest a fake doctor who allegedly sent a farmer to Cambodia to sell his kidney. The accused, a former donor, is linked to 12 such cases. Read the full investigation details.
Mundhwa land deal probe expands, activists' claims to be probed
Pimpri Chinchwad police will probe activists' claims linking Ajit Pawar's son Parth to the Mundhwa land deal, calling the investigation 'multidimensional'. Key accused Sheetal Tejwani's custody extended.
Assam Violence Leads to Cancellation of Christmas Night Carols
Violence in West Karbi Anglong overshadows Christmas in Assam. United Christian Forum advises churches to avoid night carols and celebrations after dark. Two killed in clashes. Read more.
Patna HC: Return stolen vehicles used in liquor smuggling
Patna High Court orders return of stolen vehicles seized in liquor smuggling cases if owner is innocent. Landmark judgment protects victims from penalties for crimes of others. Read the full story.
Odisha fast-tracks Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip economic hub
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Maoists with Rs 24L bounty killed in Odisha encounter
Two Maoists from Chhattisgarh carrying a combined bounty of Rs 23.65 lakh were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal's Gumma forest. This marks the second such encounter in the district this year.
Assam Land Conflict: Karbi Grazing Reserves Dispute Intensifies
Tensions escalate in Assam's Karbi Anglong over grazing land disputes. High Court stays eviction of settlers as Karbi groups demand protection of Sixth Schedule rights. Read the full story.
Mhadei River Authority Seeks Permanent Goa Office
Mahadayi Prawah Authority presses Goa for office space, extends deadline for project procedures. Key meeting sets stage for water resource management in the basin. Read the latest updates.
Son kills mother with hammer in Khagaria, body missing
A man in Bihar's Khagaria district allegedly murdered his 60-year-old mother with a hammer after she applied oil to his forehead. Police search for the body as the accused is said to be mentally unstable. Read the shocking details.
Patna HC reinstates teachers after 10-year legal fight
Patna High Court quashes tribunal orders, reinstates two women panchayat teachers with monetary benefits from 2014. Justice Alok Kumar Sinha delivers landmark judgment.
Bihar Police to Upgrade Facilities in 50 Police Lines
Bihar Police headquarters initiates a state-wide assessment of 50 police lines against 14 key parameters. DGP Vinay Kumar mandates reports by month-end to create an action plan for essential facilities.
Chhattisgarh Scraps Guard of Honour for Routine Visits
Chhattisgarh govt abolishes colonial-era Guard of Honour tradition for ministers & police officers during routine tours to better deploy police for public safety. Read details.
Patna GRP's Master Plan to Enhance Railway Passenger Safety
Patna GRP launches a master plan with a new police station and five crime control centres to ensure rapid response and curb crimes on trains. Learn how this initiative tackles jurisdictional challenges.
Church Leader Seeks PM Modi, Amit Shah's Assurance for Christian Safety
The head of Catholic Bishops in India appeals to PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure the safety of Christians, emphasizing Christmas's message of peace and harmony. Read the full appeal.
CBI Moves SC Against Kuldeep Sengar Sentence Suspension
CBI to appeal in Supreme Court against Delhi HC's suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case. Get the latest updates on this high-profile legal battle.
Bathinda Professor Abducted, Assaulted in Morning Walk Attack
Assistant Professor Krishan Kumar was abducted and brutally assaulted near Rampura Phool. He resisted an online money transfer attempt. Police have launched a manhunt. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana HC quashes HSVP's demand for current market rates
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules HSVP cannot charge 2025 rates for plots due to its own 7-year delay. Land oustees to pay 2018 prices. Details inside.
Heavy Police Deployment at Hisar Church Ahead of Christmas
Haryana Police deploys 250 personnel and water cannons at Hisar's historic St Thomas Church as VHP plans event on Christmas. Authorities assure security amid communal harmony concerns.
7 Bangladeshis Caught Crossing Assam Border, Deported
A group of seven Bangladeshi nationals was caught entering Assam's Sribhumi district. The incident highlights border security concerns. Read details on the arrest and deportation.
DNA IDs 11 Victims in Yamuna Expressway Crash, 19 Dead
DNA analysis helps identify 11 of 15 charred bodies from the horrific Yamuna Expressway accident near Agra. Families receive remains as police plan fog season safety measures.
Bengaluru auto driver's note-swap scam shocks family
A Bengaluru family was scammed via a 'note-swapping' trick by an auto-rickshaw driver early Sunday. The incident highlights safety concerns for night travellers. Read the full story.
108-ft National Flag, Mizoram's Tallest, Unveiled in Aizawl
Mizoram Governor Gen VK Singh inaugurated a monumental 108-foot national flag at Assam Rifles HQ in Aizawl. The historic event on Christmas Eve symbolizes unity and inspires youth for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read more.
Woman Trafficked to India, Escapes to Assam, Seeks Help
A Bangladeshi woman, Rumia Akhter, found in Assam's Dhubri after escaping a human trafficking network. She paid Rs 95,000 to a broker, was sold in Delhi, and is now being repatriated. Read her shocking story.
Sloth bear, not leopard, attacked woman in Nanded
Forest officials confirm a woman in Mahur taluka was attacked by a sloth bear, not a leopard. Details on the incident, injuries, and investigation inside.
Bihar Left Parties Announce Protests on Bulldozing, Communal Harmony
CPI, CPI(ML), and CPM in Bihar gear up for mass programs against house demolitions and to foster Hindu-Muslim amity. Key protests scheduled for early January.
CBI to Challenge Sengar's Bail in Supreme Court
CBI will challenge in Supreme Court the Delhi HC order suspending life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case. Follow for latest updates.
New 80 MVA Transformer Energised in Patna's Board Colony
Bihar's BSPTCL commissions a second 80 MVA transformer at Patna's GIS grid substation, enhancing power supply capacity and stability for Board Colony and surrounding areas. Read more about this key infrastructure upgrade.
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